Overview of Certbot for SSL/TLS automation
Certbot is a free, open-source software tool developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) used to automatically secure websites with HTTPS using Let’s Encrypt certificates. It simplifies the lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates through:
- Automation: Automatically proves domain control to the Let's Encrypt Certificate Authority (CA), obtains the certificate, and configures the web server.
- Ease of Use: Provides plugins for popular web servers such as Nginx and Apache to automate installation with minimal manual intervention.
- Renewal Management: Automatically renews certificates before they expire to prevent website downtime.